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Happy World Teachers’ Day

World Teachers’ Day has been observed annually on October 5 since 1994. Over 100 countries observe the World Teachers’ Day each year, and UNESCO and Education International organize international events to celebrate the profession and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.

An integrated classroom with an African-American teacher in 1952. Image courtesy of Washington State University.